Internaut
Sep 6, 08, 6:03 am
Hello,
I'm currently on business in Fiji and might be required to make my way to Tonga at the end of next week (yes, it's a hard life :-) so I thought I'd ask couple of questions here.
I will be in the capital for the duration of my stay (though I may hire a taxi driver for a day if I can to get a look at the island). My main concern is accommodation for my stay. From speaking too a few people who've been there in the past, I know I'm looking at something more basic than what I get in Nadi or Suva but, for business purposes I'm looking for (in order of importance):
- Reasonably clean, reasonably comfortable, en-suite facilities (as long as I can shower and use a restroom (aka toilet to none Americans) in my own space and not be eaten in my sleep, I'm happy)
- Safe part of town (though I'm told security is generally not an issue as long as you're not stupid)
- Close to the centre and walking distance of where I'll be working (also close to the centre)
- Close to good places to eat
- Satellite TV a *bonus*
- A fridge in room (preferably empty) a *bonus*
- Internet access of any type (even if just an old PC in a business centre connected to a modem line), for communication back to the UK in the evenings would be a *major bonus*.
Any recommendations?
Obviously, I've been speaking to people who've been there already but the collective wisdom of Flyertalk is always very much appreciated.
I'm currently on business in Fiji and might be required to make my way to Tonga at the end of next week (yes, it's a hard life :-) so I thought I'd ask couple of questions here.
I will be in the capital for the duration of my stay (though I may hire a taxi driver for a day if I can to get a look at the island). My main concern is accommodation for my stay. From speaking too a few people who've been there in the past, I know I'm looking at something more basic than what I get in Nadi or Suva but, for business purposes I'm looking for (in order of importance):
- Reasonably clean, reasonably comfortable, en-suite facilities (as long as I can shower and use a restroom (aka toilet to none Americans) in my own space and not be eaten in my sleep, I'm happy)
- Safe part of town (though I'm told security is generally not an issue as long as you're not stupid)
- Close to the centre and walking distance of where I'll be working (also close to the centre)
- Close to good places to eat
- Satellite TV a *bonus*
- A fridge in room (preferably empty) a *bonus*
- Internet access of any type (even if just an old PC in a business centre connected to a modem line), for communication back to the UK in the evenings would be a *major bonus*.
Any recommendations?
Obviously, I've been speaking to people who've been there already but the collective wisdom of Flyertalk is always very much appreciated.